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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2017/2018

SIK 2003 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, TS2, LS2, EM2, KK1 Structure and physical characteristic of water; Acid and
base, pH and pK; classification, structure and function of
Main References: carbohydrates lipids, amino acids and proteins; nucleic
1. Hinrich and Kleinbach (2002). Energy: Its Use and acids and molecular biology; characteristic of enzyme and
the Environment. Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning the regulation of enzyme activity; the use of enzyme in
industries; catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrate, fatty
acids, amino acids, nucleic acids.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOHEALTH SCIENCE
PROGRAMME Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
Career Prospects
Upon completing their studies, our graduates can work as Medium of Instruction:
scientists, research officers, lecturers or administrative English
officers in government or private (local or multinational)
agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO) or Soft Skills:
international bodies. CS2, CT2, LL2
Main References:
SIK 2001 HUMAN ANATOMY 1. Biochemistry. Garett & Grisham. 2002. Saunders
College Publishers. Fort Worth/London/Sydney.
General introduction to the the human body including 2. Concepts in Biochemistry. 2 Edition. Rodney
nd
anatomical terminologies and an overview of the human Boyer 2 . 2002. Brooks/Cole,Thomson Publishers.
nd
anatomy. Body structure will be studied based on systems. Canada/Australia
Form-function relationships will be emphasized including 3. Biochemistry. Mathew, Van Holde & Ahern. 2000.
on how the human anatomy relates to that of other Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. San
vertebrates. Practical components of the course generally Francisco. USA
parallels and reinforces lecture materials through the use of 4. Biochemistry. Stryer. 1995. 4 Edition. W. H.
th
models as well as skeletal materials and specimen Freeman & Company. New York.
demonstration. 5. Hashim, Onn. 2000. Metabolisme Tubuh Manusia.
Penerbitan Universiti Malaya.
Assessment Methods: 6. Lecture notes on Spectrum UM website
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
SIK 2004 HUMAN AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
Medium of Instruction:
English Concept of osmoticity and tonicity; excretory system:
anatomy; physiology and diseases of kidney; respiratory
Soft Skills: system: anatomy; physiology and diseases of lung;
CS4, CT3, EM2 cardiovascular system: anatomy, physiology and diseases
of heart; nutrition (digestive system between ruminant and
Main References: non-ruminant; nutrition, exercise and healthy lifestyle);
1. Kenneth S. Saladin (2008). Human Anatomy 2 nd homeostasis: thermoregulation and neuronal model in
Edition. McGraw Hill Publishing thermoregulation; nervous system and brain: synapse,
2. Seeley R., Stephens, T and Tate, P (2008). Anatomy action potential, effect of drug, EEG, concept of the left and
and Physiology. 8th Edition. McGraw Hill Publishing right brain; physiology of the muscle and reproductive
biotechnology.

SIK 2002 FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH SKILLS IN Assessment Methods:
BIOHEALTH SCIENCE Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
Techniques taught include basic lab practice, Medium of Instruction:
spectrophotometry, drug analysis, chromatography, nucleic English
acid extraction, electrophoresis, techniques in the field of
parasitology, hematology, physiology, nutrition.
Soft Skills:
CS2, CT2
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100% Main References:
Consisting of;
Laboratory report 60% 1. Seeley and R. Rod. 2005. Essentials of Anatomy and
Physiology (5th ed). Boston, Mass: McGraw-Hill.
Test 40% 2. Sherwood and Lauralee. 2004. Human Physiology:
From Cells to Systems (5th ed). Belmont, C.A.:
Medium of Instruction:
English Thomson/ Brooks/ Cole.
3. Tortora and J. Gerard. 2004. Introduction to the Human
Soft Skills: Body: The Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology (6th
ed). New York: Wiley.
CS2, CT5, TS4, EM2, LL2 4. Vander and J. Arthur. 2003. Human Physiology: The
Mechanisms of Body Function (9th ed). New York:
Main References:
1. SIK 2002 Practical Manual McGraw-Hill.
5. Chiras and D.Daniel. 2003. Human Body Systems:
Structure, Function and Environment. Sudbury, Mass:
Jones and Bartlett.

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